Senior Accountant

LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. seeks a seasoned Revenue and Accounts Receivable lead to manage end-to-end revenue accounting and monthly reporting for APAC.

Responsible for accurate subsidiary books and statutory compliance, including tax filings, with reconciliations to the general ledger. You will partner with Treasury, Tax, Procurement, and FP&A to ensure accurate charges in financial statements, support month-end close, and drive process improvements, including SAP S/4HANA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
• 8+ years accounting/financial reporting experience.
• Proficient with PCs and spreadsheet software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to meet monthly/quarterly/annual close deadlines.
• Knowledge of financial reporting requirements, US GAAP.
• Detail oriented with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations for assigned books.
• Analyze variances in revenues, cost of service, and expenses.
• Review balance sheet accounts for reconciliation and variance explanations.
• Assist in financial statements, balance sheets, and statutory reports.
• Prepare Statistical Key Figures and ensure US GAAP compliance.
• Ensure SOX/internal control compliance and coordinate with Treasury/Tax.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Operations, and other departments; support audits.
• Participate in special projects and system migration (SAP S/4HANA).
• Provide timely analyses and reports for government filings.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Equivalent certification

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

The Role (Position Objective/ Summary):

This position is the function owner for Revenue and Accounts Receivable, overseeing end-to-end revenue accounting and reporting activities for APAC entities for monthly management reporting which includes providing various reports for management and FP&A. The position is also responsible for providing timely and accurate accounting for various subsidiary companies’ financial books. The objective is to ensure that all statutory compliance, including tax returns, are maintained accurately and that the accounts on the subsidiary company's balance sheets are properly reconciled from the subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger. The person will be a key player in implementing improvements to enhance our process and ensure compliance around recording transactions while focusing on Global standard and other special projects. The person will assist in the variance analysis, and analytical reviews, and assist with information needed for filings with government authorities. The position also includes coordinating accounting entries between various departments throughout the company

The Main Responsibilities:

• Prepares monthly journal entries and account reconciliations for all assigned countries’ books, where applicable
• Researches, analyzes and explains variances on revenues, cost of service, or operating expenses.
• Research, analyze and review assign balance sheet accounts for reconciliation purposes and explanation of variances to support month end close activates
• Participates in the preparation of financial statements, balance sheets, local statutory reports and other required internal or external reporting needs by providing timely, accurate, concise reports and analysis
• Preparation of Statistical Key Figures.
• Ensured accuracy and US GAAP compliance of monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain compliance with the company’s existing SOX and internal control processes
• Works in close contact with the Treasury, Tax, Procurement, Logistics, Real Estate Teams and Financial Analysis to ensure that all charges to the business are appropriately reflected in the financial statements
• Responds to Operations, FP&A, internal/external auditors and other ad hoc analyses
• Contribute and collaborate as an active member of a team in achieving common goals, solving problems, developing “win-win” solutions, and assuming joint accountability for results/outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist Manager and/or Director in special projects, SAP S4 migration, etc

What We Look for in a Candidate:

(input technical requirements, soft skills requirements & educational qualification here)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent certification.
• eight or more year’s accounting/financial reporting experience.
• Proficient working knowledge of personal computers, terminal operations and spreadsheet software.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines imposed by monthly, quarterly and annual closing cycles.
• Knowledge of financial reporting requirements.
• Goal and detail oriented.
• Ability to make decisions with minimal direction from manager.
• Ability to obtain information from various departments within Lumen in order to accurately reconcile key corporate accounts
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated to set priorities and complete projects.
• Willingness to work overtime, as necessary.